The art of finding a house - 2004-01-10
Armed with your down payment and your pre-approved mortgage loan, the next step is seeking the house that will best meet your family’s needs. With realistic expectations, patience, and a lot of research, you’ll be well on your way.

Once you narrow it down to the neighborhoods you like, you’ll want to determine the maximum house price you can afford. Even though you’re pre-approved for a set loan amount, it doesn’t mean you can afford it.
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First Financial stock falls on mortgage news - 2004-01-10
First Financial Holdings Inc. stock weakened 8.2 percent Friday after the bank company indicated revenue from sale of mortgage loans would be down in the quarter ending Dec. 31.

The holding company of First Federal Savings said mortgage loan revenue would be down $200,000 for the quarter ending Dec. 31, compared to the previous quarter. The company said a slowdown in residential lending led to the decline.
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